hard·ball
noun/ˈhɑːdbɔːl/
/ˈhɑːrdbɔːl/
(North American English)- the game of baseball (when contrasted with softball)
棒球运动（与垒球运动相对） - used to refer to a way of behaving, especially in politics, that shows that a person is determined to get what they want
果敢，果决（尤指政治手段） - I want us to play hardball on this issue.
我希望我们在这个问题上不手软。 - hardball politics
强硬政治
- I want us to play hardball on this issue.